YUBA-SUTTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE VOICE FOR BUSINESS CATALYST, CONVENER & CHAMPION
The year is coming to an end, and it's a time to reflect on our accomplishments and want we want to accomplish in the New Year. I have had many opportunities and blessings in my personal and professional life in 2019 and am excited for what lies ahead. I feel incredibly fortunate to have the privilege to live and work in this great community of ours.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule increasing the maximum penalty for failure to post or improperly posting the "EEO is the Law" poster. The increased fine of $559 has gone in to effect. · Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - increased to $173 · Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - $559 · Job Safety and Health: It's the law (OSHA) - increased to $13,260 · Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) - increased to $21,039
ANNUAL EVENTS
Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards - Friday, February 28, 2020, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Take a “step back into time” and relive a night from the roaring 20s. Experience the decade of gangsters and flappers, sparkles, and feathers as we celebrate with a massive party.
You will be surrounded with your closest friends and co-workers all decked to the nines. Throughout the evening there will be plenty of entertainment and music.
This is an upscale event with cocktail attire/black tie optional. Flapper attire encouraged but not required.
Honoring the Best of Yuba-Sutter
The Gala is an opportunity to honor and recognize chamber businesses for their achievements as well as individuals who have given countless hours of volunteer work in hopes of strengthening the local community and the Yuba-Sutter Chamber.
This is your opportunity to nominate a business or individual for an award. You may also nominate yourself or your business.
Please tell us about a Chamber business or individual you have seen making a difference in the Yuba-Sutter area. Award Categories:
Business of the Year Award- The Business of the Year award will be given to the company that demonstrates all-round excellence in business. The judging will focus on the competitive advantage of the business and will look at examples of specific strategies that have driven business growth. Other factors that will be considered include service to the community, customer and employee satisfaction, growth, and overall excellence.
Small Business of the Year Award- This award is designed for companies that have roughly 10 employees or less. The criteria will focus on the demonstration of sound business strategies and practices, overcoming challenges, customer service strategies, employee relations, business growth and performance, and community involvement. The company should also describe how it develops and leverages its limited resources, including personnel, to accomplish its mission and goals.
Environmental Sustainability Award- Awarded to a Yuba-Sutter Chamber member who has shown outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability through leadership and actions that influence green practices or have successfully implemented green programs, procedures or improvements in their business operations or a facility that has led to reductions in energy use and/or greenhouse gas emissions
Community Champion Award- Awarded to a Yuba-Sutter Chamber member business or non-profit that has an ongoing commitment to helping and supporting the community. The business awarded truly understands the impact of investing in the community and believes that a strong community is good for business.
Honoring Women Leaders in the Community
The ATHENA Award actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential – creating balance in leadership worldwide.
The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow.
CHAMBER EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Mental Health First Aid workshop for Caregivers to Older Adults
Like a basic First Aid course, Mental Health First Aid is training for individuals in assisting someone experiencing a crisis. This crisis could be depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, or some other mental illness. The Older Adults module focuses more closely on issues facing adults who are experiencing "late life" concerns such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, etc.
Event Date:1/13/2020 Event Time:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Pacific Location:Yuba County Library
Register by email: Edgewater Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new kindergarten wing at Edgewater Elementary School in Linda.
Event Date:1/22/2020 Event Time:12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Pacific Location:Edgewater Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Council Chambers at City Hall
Marysville City Council Meeting Marysville City Council Chamber
Council Chambers at City Hall
Wheatland Community Center
We would LOVE to hear about your Chamber Experience
We know you're busy, but we would truly appreciate learning about your Chamber Membership experience. Feedback like yours helps us continue to improve and better service our members.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your honest opinion with us.
Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce 1300 Franklin Rd., Yuba City, CA. 95993 530-743-6501
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